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Could Florida turn off the sun? Advocates say a utility-backed bill imperils rooftop solar in the Sunshine State

January 23, 2022 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, CNN Steve Rutherford had a unique mission as a Navy SEAL: Help the military harness the power of the sun. Traces of his work could be seen around Afghanistan starting in 2010. The solar panels he installed turned the desert’s relentless rays into energy that kept bases operating even when cut off

Turkish journalist detained after ‘insulting’ President Erdogan in a TV interview

January 23, 2022 2:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Hande Atay Alam and Isil Sariyuce, CNN A Turkish journalist has been sent to prison for “insulting” the nation’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Sedef Kabas was arrested in Istanbul on Saturday following a live interview on the opposition TV channel Tele1 last Friday, according to Turkey’s state broadcaster Turkish Radio and Television, TRT Haber.

The Secure Community Network has been building a shield over US Jewish communities. It saved lives in the Texas synagogue attack

January 23, 2022 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Dakin Andone, CNN When the survivors of last weekend’s attack on a Texas synagogue talk about why they’re alive today, they point to two factors. One is the work of law enforcement. The second is the training and preparation they got from the Secure Community Network, a nonprofit safety and training organization that is

Russia rejects UK claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader

January 23, 2022 1:55 AM Associated Press

By JIM HEINTZ and JILL LAWLESS Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry has rejected a British claim that Russia is seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration and that former Ukrainian lawmaker Yevheniy Murayev is being considered as a potential candidate. Britain’s Foreign Office on Saturday also named several other Ukrainian

Driver fatally shoots Houston-area deputy before fleeing

January 23, 2022 1:55 AM Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) — Authorities say a driver shot and killed a Houston-area deputy during an early-morning traffic stop and then got back in his vehicle and drove off. Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Ted Heap identified the fallen deputy as 47-year-old Cpl. Charles Galloway. Houston police are handling the investigation. Police Chief Troy Finner says

Pegula’s sports align ahead of Australian Open quarterfinals

January 23, 2022 1:33 AM Associated Press

By BRUCE MATTHEWS Associated Press MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The timing for Jessica Pegula’s run to the Australian Open quarterfinals has even accommodated another of her sporting passions. Pegula has been able to plan preparation around watching the Buffalo Bills in an NFL divisional play-off game in Kansas City. The Bills, owned by Pegula’s parents,

Ireland’s data centers are an economic lifeline. Environmentalists say they’re wrecking the planet

January 23, 2022 1:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Kara Fox, CNN In the west of Ireland lies a medieval market town, its roots steeped in legend. Beyond the labyrinth of narrow streets of the center are the chimney stacks of housing developments that still puff coal and peat. Past those homes, on the outskirts of Ennis, is an unremarkable but huge plot

‘It’s a disturbing trend.’ Cities see large increases in carjackings during pandemic

January 23, 2022 1:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Peter Nickeas and Priya Krishnakumar, CNN Carjackings have risen dramatically over the past two years in some of America’s biggest cities. Just outside Chicago, a state senator’s car and other valuables were taken at gunpoint in December, and a group of children, one just 10 years old, carjacked more than a dozen people. A

‘It’s a disturbing trend.’ Cities see large increases in carjackings during pandemic

January 23, 2022 1:01 AM CNN

Cities across the U.S. are seeing a rise in deadly crimes.

Part of California’s iconic Highway 1 remains closed as crews make progress on wildfire

January 23, 2022 12:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Aya Elamroussi, CNN Crews fighting a wildfire along the central coast of California near the iconic Highway 1 made progress Sunday in containing the blaze, but dozens of homes remained under evacuation orders. The Colorado Fire ignited Friday evening in Palo Colorado Canyon in the Big Sur region of Monterey County and swelled to

Migrants at Hungary border become part of election campaign

January 23, 2022 12:41 AM Associated Press

By JUSTIN SPIKE Associated Press MAJDAN, Serbia (AP) — Hungary’s nationalist leader is keen to use the threat of migrants at his country’s southern border to give him an advantage in the upcoming general election. But the scale of migration pressure claimed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban is drawn into question by statistics from neighboring

Colton scores twice as Lightning cruise past Sharks 7-1

January 23, 2022 12:10 AM Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Ross Colton scored twice and the Tampa Bay Lightning routed the San Jose Sharks 7-1. Alex Killorn and Steven Stamkos each had a goal and an assist for the Lightning, who have won seven of nine. Brayden Point, Joseph Mathieu and Corey Perry also scored for Tampa Bay. Ryan McDonagh,

Nadal reaches Australian Open quarterfinals for 14th time

January 22, 2022 11:50 PM Associated Press

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal is into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the 14th time after beating Adrian Mannarino in straight sets following a long opening tiebreaker. Nadal needed seven set points before finishing off the almost 29-minute tiebreaker on the way to his 7-6 (14),

New Mexico State bounces back with 72-58 win at Stephen F. Austin

January 22, 2022 11:44 PM Nate Ryan

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – In the current WAC standing, New Mexico State has gone from being the hunted to the hunter. Aggies’ guard Jabari Rice is perfectly fine with it. “There’s a lot more pressure when you’re the hunted than when you’re the hunter,” said Rice following the Aggies’ 762-58 win at Stephen F. Austin Saturday.

Stanford gives up 15-point lead, rallies to beat ASU 79-76

January 22, 2022 11:42 PM Associated Press

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Michael O’Connell and Brandon Angel scored 16 points apiece and Stanford gave up a 15-point second-half lead before rallying to beat Arizona State 79-76. Harrison Ingraham had 13 points and 10 rebounds and James Keefe scored 10 points for Stanford (11-6, 4-3 Pac-12). Arizona State’s DJ Horne hit a corner 3

Draisaitl has 4 points, Oilers beat Flames 5-3 to stop slide

January 22, 2022 11:22 PM Associated Press

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had two goals and two assists, Evan Bouchard also scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers came from behind to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Brendan Perlini added a goal for the Oilers, who were 2-11-2 in their previous 15 games. Connor

Pair of Miners Set School Records as UTEP Track & Field Completes First Indoor Meet of 2022

January 22, 2022 11:13 PM UTEP Athletics

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Freshmen Jordani Woodley and Celina Johannsen set school records in their collegiate debuts, and a total of 11 Miners turned in top three performances as the UTEP track and field team completed its first indoor meet of 2022 and first since 2020 on Saturday afternoon at the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegiate

Local animal rescue sees increase in pet intakes of COVID victims

January 22, 2022 10:58 PM Brianna Perez

EL PASO, Texas– With more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths in El Paso alone, thousands of Borderland pets have lost their owners. According to Law N’ Paws, there has been an increase of intake requests at local shelters, causing overcrowding. A spokeswoman for the shelter said that since the pandemic started, they have seen a big

‘SNL’ looks back on Pres. Joe Biden’s first year in office on its version of ‘The Ingraham Angle’

January 22, 2022 10:51 PM CNN Newsource

By Kelly McCleary, CNN “Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode with a look back at President Joe Biden’s first year in office through the lens of Fox News host Laura Ingraham and her show, “The Ingraham Angle.” Cast member Kate McKinnon embodied the conservative host, telling her audience of Biden’s term so far,

‘SNL’ looks back on Pres. Joe Biden’s first year in office on its version of ‘The Ingraham Angle’

January 22, 2022 10:51 PM CNN

CNN By Kelly McCleary, CNN “Saturday Night Live” kicked off this week’s episode with a look back at President Joe Biden’s first year in office through the lens of Fox News host Laura Ingraham and her show, “The Ingraham Angle.” Cast member Kate McKinnon embodied the conservative host, telling her audience of Biden’s term so

Tattersall lifts UC Riverside over CS Northridge 77-67

January 22, 2022 10:40 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Wil Tattersall had a career-high 22 points as UC Riverside defeated Cal State Northridge 77-67. Atin Wright led the Matadors with 19 points and six rebounds.

Juzang’s 23 points helps No. 9 UCLA fend off Colorado 71-65

January 22, 2022 10:36 PM Associated Press

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — UCLA coach Mick Cronin foresaw Colorado’s comeback, warning his ninth-ranked Bruins they’d better not let up if they wanted an easy tuneup for next week’s showdown against No. 3 Arizona. “I told the guys we better get up 20,” Cronin recounted after the Bruins held